Walking Vietnam 2019

Walking Vietnam 2019

This small group walking tour is unlike any other on offer, limited to just 15 spaces we visit a number of the key US battlefields with a series of walks to dig deep into the history of the conflict. Alongside Julian and Clive, the guiding team will include Bill Stilwagen, USMC veteran who has led countless tours to Vietnam in recent years in addition to his own operational tours whilst serving. We also local Vietnamese guides, directly affected by the war all of which will add colour and perspective to such an unforgettable experience. Away from the main tourist sites, this tour will combine the history of the war with todays Vietnamese culture.

Starting in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) we follow the war in and around the city, we take a boat up the mighty Mekong River and visit the Cu Chi Tunnels before heading north to the I Corps are of operations (included internal flight) and Dong Ha.

We continue our tour by visiting Quang Tri, the DMZ, Khe Sanh, Hill 881 & Hue where we walk the Tet Offensive. With time to relax in the wonderful Hoian (City of Lanterns) we also visit China Beach and Marble Mountain. We end the tour in Hanoi visiting the Hanoi Hilton and War Museum before departing to London.

This incredible tour combines Battle Honours proven walking tour pedigree alongside an experienced veteran of the conflict and the colour of Vietnam, an unforgettable country.

Optional extentions to Dien Bien Phuand/or the World Heritage site Halong Bay are available, call to discuss details. .

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Saturday 12 October

Fly from LHR for an overnight flight to Saigon

Day 2 Sunday 13 October

On arrival transfer to our hotel, welcome briefing before freetime to acclimatise. Dinner Included

Day 3 Monday 14 October

A morning tour of the city including the War Remnants Museum, the US Embassy complex and the Jade Emporer Pagoda. The afternoon is spent visiting the Cu Chi TunnelsBreakfast & Lunch Included

Day 4 Tuesday 15 October

A full days tour of the Mekong Delta Battlefields including Ap Bac, My Tho, Ben Tre & Vin Long. An afternoon 'fast boat' trip along the river allows access to the countryside and an understanding of the nature of 'riverine operations'. Breakfast & Lunch included

Day 5 Wednesday 16 October

Morning transfer to Hue and coach to Dong Ha, the afternoon journey sees us visit My Chanh Bridge, the Highway of Horror, Quang Tri Area and Dong Ha BridgeBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Day 6 Thursday 17 October

Quang Tri DMZ day, a full days study of the area including Con Thien, Fire Base C2, Leatherneck Square and Camp Carrol Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Day 7 Friday 18 October

Khe Sanh day, a fulldays study of the Khe Sanh base including a three hour walk around the perimeter to study the battle in depth. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Day 8 Saturday 19 October

An epic days hike up to the summit of Hill 881, our vehicle awaits us at the top, river crossings and cutting a machette path through jungle awaits this unforgettable day. (Non walkers can be driven to the summit, but to be honest, why would you?), transfer to Hue Breakfast and Lunch Included

Day 9 Sunday 20 October

Tet Offensive Day, we walk around the ancient city studying the events of 1968 including the MACV Compound, University, Bridges and Citadel walls. The afternoon is spent with a dragonboat cruise up the Perfume River to Thien Mu Temple & Pagoda before returning to the NE Corner of the walled city to conclude the battle. Breakfast & Lunch included

Day 10 Monday 21 October

Transfer to Hoi An via the breathtaking and in its day deadly, Hai Van Pass, visits to China Beach and Marble Mountain before arriving at our hotel. Breakfast included

Day 11 Tuesday 22 October

A free day to recharge the batteries and explore the beautiful City of Lanterns, an explosion of colour with incredible street markets. Breakfast included

Day 12 Wednesday 23 October

Morning transfer to Da Nang for an itnernal flight to Hanoi, on arrival we visit the Hanoi Hilton Museum and B52 Crash Site in a pond in the centre of the cityBreakfast included

Day 13 Thursday 24 October

Freetime in Hanoi or join the group on a visit to the Hanoi War Museum, afternoon transfer to the airport for onward flights to London (or onward excursions to Diem Bein Phu &/or Halong Bay)

Booking

If you would like to book your place on this tour please download and complete the booking form and send to us with your deposit.

You can either send a cheque made payable to “Battle Honours Ltd”, pay by BACS transfer (IBAN if overseas) both account details on bottom of booking form.